The term refers to the economic systems and practices related to agriculture in the southern region of the United States. It encompasses the production, distribution, and trade of crops and livestock in the South.
Related terms
Crop rotation: A farming practice where different crops are planted in succession on a particular piece of land to maximize productivity and soil fertility.
Cash crops: Agricultural products that are grown primarily for sale rather than for personal use by farmers.
Plantation system: A large-scale agricultural system centered around cash crop production, typically relying on enslaved laborers before emancipation.